Crew Collective

Jackson Tyler began collecting NASA’s public domain footage as a teenager and over time, compiled them into long form documentaries for his YouTube channel, Homemade Documentaries.

Through his videos, Jackson curates a series about some of NASA’s most famous missions, like Project Gemini, Apollo and others. 

With a minimal online presence and virtually no marketing, Homemade Documentaries has racked up tens of millions of views, and is entirely viewer funded (through Patreon.) 

He joins Stuart for this episode for a conversation about how he's turned a hobby into a beloved documentary series.

Themes and Topics Explored:

Homemade Craftsmanship vs. Mass Production

Education vs. Self-Taught Mastery

Archival Work as Investigative Storytelling

Access to the Public Domain

DIY Spirit & Digital Preservation

Crowdsourcing

Links

Homemade Documentaries:  https://www.youtube.com/@JacksonTyler

Rocketgenius:  https://rocketgenius.com/

Citizen DJ:  https://citizen-dj.labs.loc.gov/

Stuart's Website:  https://www.stuartproduces.com/

What is Crew Collective?

Crew Collective is a podcast dedicated to the art of storytelling. Hosted by Stuart Barefoot, each episode will explore the stories that help shape us—books, movies, songs, video games—nothing is off limits. We’ll talk to creators of all stripes about their process, their craft, and the worlds they build.

Whether you’re a seasoned creator, just starting your journey, or simply a casual observer who likes behind the scenes looks at creative work, Crew Collective will provide an entertaining and informative listening experience. By mixing interview and documentary style storytelling, this show will provide in depth conversations and curated storytelling.

Season One: Space Stories

For season one, we'll explore six stories about outer space. Each episode will feature a creator from a different medium.